"Jasmine apologise to her right now or else you are going to be in big trouble. You should never degrade other people just because they don't have parents, she has a bright future just like you do! apologise right now.." Bright future? He thinks I have a bright future, this warmed up my heart.
"But I---"
"Jasmine apologise.." her brother cut her off
"fine.." she mumbled, "Sorry fatso.." she gave me a death glare
"Jasmine say like you mean it and don't call her fatso she has a name.."
"Sorry Victoria." she said lowering her head.
"Jennifer Jessica you too.."
"We are sorry Victoria we will never bully you again.." both Jessica and Jennifer said in unison
"It's okay." I said my voice in a small whisper.
Jasmine looked at me giving me a dirty look while I tried to make myself small and unrecognisable"If I ever find you girls bullying or saying mean things about her or anyone else I will punish you and make sure I tell mom and dad got it." Micheal said sternly
"Yes brother we won't bully people." all three girls said at the same time. Micheal nodded his head and him and the other guys left.
Jasmine looked at me one more time then huffed going her way. Phew that was close.Thank fully, the rest of school day went by smoothly. Jasmine, Jennifer and Jessica didn't even bother me, they avoided me like a plague and I was at least happy that I won't have to deal with them for the whole year because next year they will be going to Junior high school.
***7years later..***Today was the day I was finally graduating from high school. High school has been better than all the other grades because here no one bullied me. They just never noticed me and pretended I was invisible.
Nobody ever called me fat or ugly mostly because I still dressed the same way but this time I made a friend, Shrene.she was really good and the only person who knew what I looked like.The first time I revealed myself to her she didn't call me ugly instead she complimented me telling me that I had a beautiful body and should embrace it but I couldn't though she was right I once looked myself in the mirror and my sparkling silver eyes were shining brightly but I couldn't. I couldn't let anyone see me not after what those three little girls Jasmine, Jessica and Jennifer did to me. They made my childhood hell thank God I don't have to deal with them anymore. Me and shrene were all dressed up ready to go to our graduation ceremony she had decided to stay for the party too but I said no."Come one let's go." She squeaked grabbing my hand"Pequeño!!" mama called while we were about to go out the door. She came with a bow of ice-cream handing it to me
"Eat this it will make your day sweet." she said while I giggled
"Gracias mama.." I grinned at her eating the ice cream. Once I was done, Shrene and I piled up in her car going to school.
Everything went by smoothly better than I expected! I got straight As in all my subjects and came out as one of the best students there.
"So what are you going to do now that you are done with high school?" Ren asked me."I was thinking I will try out acting school you know. It has always been my dream to be an actress and I think it's high time I achieve my dreams." I smiled while she just giggled
"Vik if you are going to be an actress then you should get rid of these clothes.." she pointed out.
"Why? Can't I act like this?" I question. She shook her head then patted my cheek saying,
"No sweetheart you can't! people need to see your face.."
"But their are Muslim actors who wear this. Why can't?" I whined.
"Princess you are not them plus to get into Hollywood you need to have the perfect body the perfect face and you have all that but you hide it. You need to take these clothes off and show them how perfect you are otherwise if you keep on hiding they will never see."
No way ren tou want me to walk naked?" I glared at her." I didn't mean it like that! I meant wear something that shows your face and maybe a little bit ofyour legs and hands.."
"No way." I said hugging myself feeling self conscious, I cut let people see my body absolutely not!
"Okay then love." She shrugged her shoulders and I got lost in my thoughts
She was right all those girls I saw on TV were dressed up nicely and spoke good English but I don't dresses nicely and my English is bad since I grew up speaking Spanish with mama. I know a little bit of English I can even understand when people say it but speaking fluently, that's something else.
***2 years later.***Finale today was my 18th birthday and I was going to try out acting. There was a movie that was going to be shot here in Baja called "Roses and Swords" a Spanish movie and plenty of directors were here hunting for new talents. I was so excited for the auditions and kept praying and hoping that they pick me. I have spent the last two years learning how to speak good English and improving my acting skills by watch movies of course. Ren and mama have been very helpful and encouraging which was just what I needed to succeed in this. I hope I get picked fingers crossed!!"Hurry up Pequeño you will be late, Shrene will come any time soon.. " Mama knocked on my bed room door. I was still living at the orphanage and you guessed it right still the oldest. I even took care of the little babies that came in.
"Si mama." I said brushing my raven dark hair and braiding it. Once I was done, I covered myself up like always then grabbed my phone and some money, saying a simple prayer and stepping out of my room.
Once I was in the living room, mama adjusted her glasses then looked at me from head to toe, shaking her head disapprovingly"Chiquita why don't you wear something that the other girls are wearing?" She asked her voice laced with concern, " it's been years now Pequeño, at least let the past go and embrace your beauty.."
"No mama you know I don't feel comfortable. They already destroyed my self confidence and I am not sure I can regain it." I said to her. She gave me a sad look coming closer to me placing her hand on my shoulder
" I understand love. Even though I don't know much about acting, I am pretty sure the director will want to see your face, they will want to see just how beautiful you are." She tried to talk sense into me but I pushed her words deep down were I can't find them. The three J's, Jasmine, Jennifer and Jessica ruined my life.
They crushed me and I don't think I will ever be able to recover. I might look myself in the mirror and praise my beauty but I can't be confident enough to let other people see it. I don't want them to judge me based on my looks the way the three Js did."Mama you always told me that beauty was in the heart not the face." I reminded her. I know she was trying to help but she didn't understand that I was far too gone and nobody can help me!
"Pequeño they won't open up your chest and take out your heart to see whether it is beautiful or not.." she pointed out while I sighed
"I know that mama it's just--" I sighed again, she looked at me giving that loving and understanding look and said
"It's okay I understand dear take care and good luck..""Thanks mama." She kissed my forehead and I went outside were Ren was waiting for me In her car. She had agreed to drive me to the auditions.
"Hurry up Vik." she honked. Ren came from a rich family and both her parents, aunt Juanita and uncle Nathan were really good people they invited me to their house once and it was one of the best moments of my life. They showed me care and love, it made me feel right at home.
"Remember you have to show confidence good luck.." Ren said to me once we were at the place were the talent hunt was taking place.
"Thanks Ren I hope they choose me." I excitedly bubbled out.
I was super excited and jittery, this was my chance at finally achieving my dreams! I was already day dreaming and thinking about how even more excited and jumpy I will be once I get chosen. I will be so famously well know around the world as Victoria Chlicton.I could already see myself walking around town and parazzi flanking me from all sides wanting to take a shot of Victoria.
" Bye Ren." I went out of the car and stood in line which was extremely long if you ask me.
There were lots of people who were auditioning and some of them looked super hot! Dressed in fancy clothes with their make up perfectly done making me feel like I don't stand a chance but I wasn't going to let that fact discourage me, they were looking for talent and that's something I had.
"Or look even she is here." I heard some girls whispering to each other and giggling. I simply ignored them taking a deep breath and trying to give myself a Pep talk.
You can do this Victoria don't let people bring you--- My pep talk got cut off by what I heard next"I mean this girl's got nerves, just look at how fat and poorly dressed she is, they won't accept her, she should just give up and walk back home. I am pretty sure if she even tries to apply for the post of being a maid she would never be accept." I looked at the girl who made the comment and she was so small and skinny like her parents never fed her enough. I shrugged her off waiting for my turn. "Oh come on even if she applied at my house I would totally reject her, even maids should be dressed more prettier than this, she looks like a begger.." The other girl said. These words pierced my heart but I wasn't going to let it ruin my mood. "Miss Victoria Chlicton Ponce." My name was announced.I took a deep breath and opened the doors as the lights shoon brightly on my face making me squint my eyes. "What is this!!" I heard someone say in a gruff annoyed voice. I couldn't see the face of the man since the whole room was dark and only a spot light was on me.
"Hey bro!" My sister Jasmine walked into my office without even knocking "Whatcha need Jas I am busy.." I said to her finishing up with the last of paper work. "Mom told me to come here so we can go to the mall together. I want to spend some time with my big brother before he finds a mate.." she came closer to me wrapping her arms around my neck hugging me from behind while I was still sitted on my office chair. I chuckled lightly, "okay now go sit there I need to finish up first.." She unwrapped her arms from my neck then went and sat on the couch her eyes fixed on me.Once I was done she and I walked out of the office hand in hand only to discover that I wasn't going with her alone but with the entire gang. Jessica, Jennifer, Aaron and his mate, Jack and his mate too, my cousin Jason and his mate Aitanoa, my little twin brothers and younger cousin Aaliya who was the same age as David and Daniel my little twin brothers.Among the g
"No!!" She was quick to say, "He isn't, I know he is the one for me. My heart says so and he wants us to go on a date tonight.." She was now staring dreamily I think she is whipped.Ren, I don't want you to get hurt, are you sure about this boy?" I asked looking deep into her brown eyes"Yes I am sure! my heart is sure.." she responded equally looking into my eyes."If you are sure that he won't hurt you then I have no objection, I am happy for you and I wish you all the best of luck for your date tonight.." I pulled her into a hug as she giggled hugging me back."Now that, that's out of the way, will you come with me to the mall? I want to get myself a dress or and you have to meet him..""I can't Ren.." I said getting up from the bed going over to my bathroom"What? why not Vik I already told him that I have a best friend and he agreed to meet you please Vik..""Ren you know me, I don't want to embarrass you in front of your boyfriend ever
She wiped a lone tear that escaped my eyes then helped me inside the house"Ria what happened?" Mama asked coming closer to me giving me a worried look."She fell..." Ren was quick to say helping me towards my room."You don't have to stay here you know.." I said once she helped me lie on my bed, "you have a date and you haven't even bought the dress yet.."She nodded her head and I watched as she left the room.I should have known to never have hope otherwise it can always crash and now I was all alone with no one by my side.Ren left me too.I silent sobbed in my pillow when I felt a hand rub on my back. It's probably mama.I don't know for how long I sobbed but once I was done, I sniffed moving my face from the pillow only to see Ren, she was crying too."I thought you left.." I asked sniffing, "your date was important why didn't you leave?" My voice was horsey"I canceled it, my best friend was hurting and I
Micheal ignored their stares walking up the stairs. After a few turns we entered inside a room that looked and screamed expensive. Everything was absolutely amazing and well organised.He harshly dropped me on the bed then glared."Don't you dare leave this room until I tell you to and you are not allowed to talk to anyone else in this house.." With that said he closed the door behind locking me inside. What in bikini bottom?? Will he keep me here as a prisoner??"Hey Micheal open the door.." I hopped over to the door pounding on it, "Micheal please open up I am scared of being locked in a large space alone, please open up.." I pounded on the door even louder but there was no response.After pounding and screaming for someone to open up I grew tired sitting on the floor as the dam brokeWhy was he doing this to me? I'm a person too! He just can't keep me here as a prisoner!I shouldn't have listen to Ren which reminds me, she didn't come back and
"I am Serene.." She said stretching her hand once she placed the tray on the bed side table."I am Victoria.." I said shaking her hand as she sat on the bed."I know.." she chuckled. "I brought you dinner, go on eat..""I am not hungry.." I said crossing my arms but my eyes were giving the food a longing look and my stomach decided to play an orchestra.She chuckled placing the tray on her laps then grabbing a spoonfull of the delicious looking rice." Your mouth is saying something but your eyes are saying something else, go on eat.." I didn't even hesitate as I opened my mouth letting her feed me the rice.A comfortable silence followed after with her feeding me until the plate was emptied."Get some sleep okay.." I nodded my head and she kissed my forehead leaving the room.I smiled to myself feeling a little bit of hope. I will get out of this place and I will find my brothers.I was about to sleep when I felt small pain in
I dragged myself to the bathroom filling up the tub with cold water but the moment I stepped into the water, the temperature began changing and the water became hot. What in the world??The more time passed the more the heat increased which turned into pain.I got out of the bathtub covered myself with a towel walking into the room"Aah.." I Groaned out as I felt slight pain on my lower body part I didn't know what was happening to me and there was no way I could call someone for help since I was deserted.I removed all the covers from the bed and lie down writhering in pain and hoping someone would walk through the door.Tears began flowing out of my eyes as I felt like I was in a burning infernal like I had been thrown in a volcano. What in all things sweet was happening to me?"Aah.." I screamed out feeling the fire intensify, increasing at a rapid state. I don't know for how long I screamed but I felt something cold come into contact with my s
"Do it Micheal otherwise she will die and you will be mate less forever.." I was about to say something when grandma Kaira glared and said"Don't even think about letting this poor girl die Micheal, have some humanity, She is just a poor little girl who did nothing to deserve the cold shoulder you are giving her..""But I can't do that without her permission she will hate me..""So you will just let her die?" Grandma Serene shook her head and the women were about to leave but I stopped them."Grandma Serene you are the goddess, can't you do something to stop the pain?" I asked her as Victoria started pulling me towards her and kissing my neck?"This is something that is written in your fate and I can't interfere.." with that said they left the room closing the door behind them.I was tone between a rock and a hard place. Should I go ahead and mate with her? If I do that in this state she is in, she will accuse me of raping her and I don't want her to